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African American History

Getting Started: Researching the Underground Railroad

The Library offers a wealth of historical information on slavery, abolition and the Underground Railroad. In addition to using resources listed on the other pages of this guide,  you may also use these to start your research. 

Finding Magazine and Journal Articles on the Underground Railroad

Below are a few databases that will provide you with articles written during slavery (primary sources), as well as those written in later periods (secondary sources).

Finding Books and E-Books on the Underground Railroad

Newspapers

Newspapers written during the slavery era are valuable primary sources,  while current newspapers such as the Wilmington News Journal will provide helpful secondary accounts of the Underground Railroad.